Calgary Jewish Federation

Calgary Jewish Federation Leadership, outreach, and education for Calgary's Jewish and general communities.

Calgary Jewish Federation (CJF) is our community’s central funding, planning and coordinating body. We proudly fund vital programs and services through our annual United Jewish Appeal Campaign and allocate resources according to a strategic plan based on Jewish communal needs and priorities. CJF also offers programming with specific emphasis on leadership development, outreach and Holocaust education

Some of the most meaningful moments in Jewish communal life are made possible by Calgary Jewish Federation, in partnersh...
06/17/2026

Some of the most meaningful moments in Jewish communal life are made possible by Calgary Jewish Federation, in partnership with community organizations.

Coming together to celebrate, remember, mourn, and reflect strengthens our connections and reinforces our shared identity.

Through meaningful communal programs and ceremonies – including Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, Yom HaAtzmaut, Kristallnacht commemorations, and October 7 remembrance events – we honour our history, support one another, and ensure that our collective memory and values endure for future generations...That's Federation.

Calgary Jewish Federation is seeking a Hillel Coordinator!This relationship-focused role is ideal for someone passionate...
06/17/2026

Calgary Jewish Federation is seeking a Hillel Coordinator!

This relationship-focused role is ideal for someone passionate about Jewish community building, student engagement, leadership development, and creating meaningful experiences for young Jewish adults.

The Hillel Coordinator will work closely with student leaders to build community, support programming, strengthen Jewish identity and belonging on post-secondary campuses, and create opportunities for connection across Calgary’s Jewish community.

This part-time (25 to 30 hours per week) role offers a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends based on programming and campus activities

APPLY BEFORE JUNE 30

For more information and to apply, see here: https://www.jewishcalgary.org/employment-opportunities

Today is Rosh Chodesh Tammuz. May this be a month when brokenness meets the possibility of repair
06/16/2026

Today is Rosh Chodesh Tammuz. May this be a month when brokenness meets the possibility of repair

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Alvin Libin. Alvin was more than a generous supporter of the Calga...
06/16/2026

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Alvin Libin.

Alvin was more than a generous supporter of the Calgary Jewish community. He was a visionary leader, a builder of community, and someone whose commitment to Jewish Calgary helped shape the vibrant community we know today.

For decades, Alvin invested not only his resources, but also his heart, wisdom, and leadership. His philanthropy strengthened Jewish life in Calgary while also leaving an indelible mark on our city through his support of healthcare, education, arts and culture, and countless community initiatives.

A proud Calgarian and devoted community leader, Alvin believed in the importance of giving back and building a stronger future for others. He served as President of the Calgary Jewish Community Council and remained committed to the Jewish community throughout his life, helping build a stronger and more vibrant future for Jewish Calgary.

Alvin will be remembered not only for his remarkable accomplishments, but for his kindness, his leadership, and the lasting impact he had on our community and our city.

We are grateful for the many ways Alvin strengthened our community and enriched Jewish life in Calgary. His absence will be felt by so many.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Libin family and all who knew and loved him.

May his memory be a blessing.

06/15/2026

It might be mid-June, but we're still reflecting on an incredible May at the Calgary Jewish Federation! 💙

From meaningful conversations and educational programs, to family celebrations, community connections, and inspiring cultural events, May was packed with opportunities to learn, grow, and come together.

Some highlights included:

• The Here to Tell exhibit making its eastern debut at the Saskatoon Public Library
• PJ Library moms learning to play Mahjong
• Our Inclusion group gathered to celebrate both Lag B'Omer and Shavuot
• PJ Library's delicious Shavuot Sunday Sundae (with lots of ice cream!)
• Welcoming author Bonny Reichert for a discussion of her memoir How to Share an Egg: A True Story of Hunger, Love, and Plenty
• An adorable Shavuot-themed photo shoot with Shalom Baby families
• The return of our One Thread, Six Million Lives exhibit to the Calgary Public Library
• Connecting with so many, at our downtown Nosh & Network at Fasken Law
• Being present as Pietertje, Willem Jan, and Jacob Tensen, were posthumously recognized by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations
• Hosting 2,400 high school students at our annual Holocaust Education Symposium, featuring presentations by Dr. George Dalbo and Logan Greene, alongside powerful survivor and descendant testimonies
• Sharing songs, stories, and plenty of challah at three wonderful Tot Shabbats
• Welcoming young leaders from Sharaka for an important conversation about coexistence in the evolving Middle East
• Experiencing stories of resilience and hope through music with Israeli artist Gilad Segev at the Project Heroes concert

Thank you to everyone who joined us, partnered with us, and helped make these moments possible. We can't wait to see what May brings!

This Shabbat, we remember Anne Frank who was born on this day in 1929. She was just 15 when she was murdered in the Holo...
06/12/2026

This Shabbat, we remember Anne Frank who was born on this day in 1929. She was just 15 when she was murdered in the Holocaust. Her diary remains one of the most powerful accounts of what Jewish families endured and has helped generations understand the loss of six million Jewish lives.

Today, and every day, Calgary Jewish Federation honours her memory by providing local Holocaust survivors with the dignity and care they deserve. Shabbat Shalom.

Yahoo! Grab your boots and join us on Sunday, June 28 for the annual Community Kosher Stampede Breakfast, proudly hosted...
06/11/2026

Yahoo! Grab your boots and join us on Sunday, June 28 for the annual Community Kosher Stampede Breakfast, proudly hosted in partnership with House of Jacob Mikveh Israel and the Paperny Family JCC.

Everyone’s welcome at this free, family-friendly celebration! Round up your family and friends for a kosher breakfast, fun entertainment, and plenty of community spirit.

And here’s a little extra perk: Life & Legacy® donors can mosey right past the pancake line and head straight to the griddle!

No registration required! Saddle up and see you soon!

06/10/2026

After October 7th, former drag performer Ashley Kravetsky was attacked for challenging antisemitism and misinformation in the LGBTQ+ community.

Devastated, Ashley turned to Jewish Federations for support and guidance— and turned her painful experience into powerful advocacy within both Jewish and LGBTQ+ spaces.

Calgary Jewish Federation is committed to combating hate and antisemitism in all its forms. To support this effort, we o...
06/09/2026

Calgary Jewish Federation is committed to combating hate and antisemitism in all its forms.

To support this effort, we offer a local incident reporting tool and partner with CIJA’s national hate reporting system and Calgary Police Service, ensuring incidents are quickly reported to the appropriate authorities, for timely action.

If you experience or witness antisemitism or any hate-related incident, we encourage you to report it: https://www.jewishcalgary.org/report-an-antisemitic-incident

Calgary Jewish Federation leadership works every day to address antisemitism and ensure that everyone feels safe and proud to live Jewishly in Calgary.

Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition, the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, joined the Calgary Jewish community for a con...
06/08/2026

Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition, the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, joined the Calgary Jewish community for a conversation on antisemitism and Jewish allyship.

We are truly grateful to the Honourable Pierre Poilievre for his care and allyship. We look forward to continuing to work together.

An additional thank you to Calgary MPs Shuv Majumdar and David McKenzie, MP for their continued support and commitment to our community.

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Calgary, AB
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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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